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Above view to the empty Praia das Catedrais or Beach of Cathedrals located on northwest coast of Spain. It has been declared Natural Monument. Travel and famous touristic places concept. Europe, Spain
International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
Air-Travel-Plane-getty-images-unsplash.jpg
Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Uplifting Ways Italians Are Coping With the Coronavirus Lockdown
Tips + News
The Uplifting Ways Italians Are Coping With the Coronavirus Lockdown
March 16, 2020 03:19 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
Tips + News
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
March 14, 2020 04:37 PM
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Pan Pylas
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
Tips + News
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
March 14, 2020 02:13 PM
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Greg Sullivan
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
Tips + News
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
March 14, 2020 02:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
Travel for Good
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
March 13, 2020 06:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
Family Travel
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
March 13, 2020 05:35 PM
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Ann Shields
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
March 13, 2020 03:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
Winter Sports
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
March 13, 2020 12:57 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
Tips + News
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
March 13, 2020 12:34 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
Museums + Galleries
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
March 12, 2020 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
Packing Tips + Gear
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
March 12, 2020 05:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
Tips + News
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
March 12, 2020 04:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
National Parks
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
March 12, 2020 01:33 PM
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Erika Hueneke
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
AFAR Advisor
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
March 12, 2020 12:54 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
AFAR Advisor
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
March 12, 2020 11:07 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
Air Travel News
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
March 11, 2020 07:39 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
Winter Sports
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
March 11, 2020 07:15 PM
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Matt Hansen
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
Tips + News
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
March 11, 2020 06:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
Longreads
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
March 11, 2020 05:48 PM
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Sarah Khan
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
Weekend Getaways
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID + Travel
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 11, 2020 04:47 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
Tips + News
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
March 10, 2020 07:55 PM
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Jessie Beck
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
Museums + Galleries
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
March 10, 2020 06:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
Tips + News
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
March 10, 2020 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
History + Culture
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
March 10, 2020 02:25 PM
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Gulnaz Khan
It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking
Cruise
It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking
March 9, 2020 08:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
What Traveling With Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me About Kindness
Longreads
What Traveling With Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me About Kindness
March 9, 2020 05:23 PM
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Kelly Dawson
The New Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX Is 13,900 Square Feet of Calm Amid Chaos
Air Travel News
The New Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX Is 13,900 Square Feet of Calm Amid Chaos
March 9, 2020 05:16 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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